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The children's teeth are set on edge

The Soul Who Sins Will Die

The word of the Lord came to me: "What do you people mean by quoting about the land of Israel:

"The fathers eat sour grapes,

and the children's teeth are set on edge."

*As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For EVERY living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son --both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die." Ezekiel 18:1-4

Study Notes: The people of Judah believed that they were being punished for the sins of their ancestors, not their own. They thought this way because this was the teaching of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:5). Ezekiel taught that "the destruction of Jerusalem" was due to the spiritual decay in previous generations. But this belief in the corporate life of Israel led to fatalism and irresponsibility. So Ezekiel gave God's NEW POLICY for this new land because the people had misconstrued the old one.*God judges people individually. Although we often suffer from the effects of sins committed by those who came before us. God does not punish us for someone else's sins, and we can't use THEIR mistakes as an EXCUSE for our sins. Each person is accountable to God for his or her actions.*In addition, some people of Judah used the corporate umbrella of God's blessings as an excuse for disobeying God. They thought that because of their righteous ancestors they would live. God told them they would not; they were the evil sons of righteous parents and, as such, would die. If however if anyone returned to God; he or she would live.

Ezekiel's solution to the problem of inherited guilt is for each person to have a changed life. This is God's work in us and not something we can do ourselves. The Holy Spirit does it (Psalm 51:10-12). If we renounce our life's direction of sin and rebellion and turn to God, He will give us a new direction, a new love and new power to change. You begin by faith, trusting in God's power to change your heart and mind. Then determine to live each day with Him in control (Ephesians 4:22-24).

Take Aways Points To Consider"If hell were on one side and sin on the other, I would rather leap into hell than willingly sin against my God." St. Anselm of Canterbury

(Sin) "The greatest fault is to be conscious of none." Thomas Carlyle

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23*"Never judge God by suffering, but judge suffering by the Cross." Fr. Andrews

Add To Your Faith

The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULLNESS.

It is Well With My Soul

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Jesus, The Great I Am

There is no power in hell or any who can stand before the power and presence of the Great I Am.

THE GOLDEN RULE

The only thing you should owe to anyone is LOVE for one another, for to LOVE the other person is to fulfill the law. Romans 13:8

A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine,

but a downcast spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

Renewing Your Mind

Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -- his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

Trust & Obey

...."Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones".... Proverbs 3:5-8 NASB

2 Corinthians 5:15

...."and He died for all, so that they who live might NO longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf"

Book of Common Prayer

"From envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness, Good Lord, deliver us."

Trust In The Lord

Rejoice and give thanks in ALL circurmstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Can Prayer Really Change Things?

Our beliefs about the efficacy of prayer are closely related to our faith. If you don't believe that God can change the world, you're unlikely to see it, even if it happens right in front of your eyes. God sometimes shakes up our lives to open our eyes, to increase our trust & faith in him--and help us see prayer's effectiveness...

Prayer Request

Heavenly Father teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Psalm 90:12 Would you help by praying for those who leave comments and prayer requests?

Always Follow the 10 Commandments

But we have this TREASURE in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Salvation Lessons From The Thief On The Cross

There were seven truths that the repentant thief understood. Studying these truths is important since they are the same realities that all must embrace in order to gain peace with their Creator...

True, Honest, Just, Pure...

Think on these things.

Perilous Times Shall Come

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy. 2 Timothy 3:1-2